“More needs to be done to fight against women and children abuse”

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Following a horrific incident that occurred this past Friday where 8 young adults sexually assaulted by several suspects, almost 60, President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on communities to work together to make sure that such incidents of violence are met with resistance they deserve.

It is reported that about 67 men stormed out nowhere when a production company, artist and several models where shooting a music video near abandoned mines in Krugersdorp.

Four of the 12 models managed to escape leaving 8 to fight for their lives.

Ramaphosa expressed sadness in the act also taking into consideration that this occurred just days before women’s month.

“Rapists have no place in our society. We call upon communities to work with the police to ensure that these criminals are apprehended and prosecuted. Our communities must not shelter criminals in their midst.”

“There is always someone in our communities who knows something, who heard something or who even witnessed something. The problem is many of us choose to keep quiet because the perpetrator is a friend, a partner or a colleague. Or we are just afraid and fear victimisation. It is important to remember that all tip-offs received by the SAPS Crime Stop contact centre are treated confidentiality.”

“I call on anyone who has information about this crime to report it to the authorities so the perpetrators can be arrested.”

“Given the size of this problem in our country, it is no longer possible to avoid responsibility for reporting sex crimes” Ramaphosa added.